Immigration Without Assimilation is a Disaster
Segment #789
The Argument for Reassessing US Immigration Policy Past, Present, and Future
Analyzing the impact of mass illegal immigration should logically focus on the preservation of national sovereignty, fiscal responsibility, and social cohesion. Conservative organizations like the Heritage Foundation, the Center for Immigration Studies (CIS), and the Manhattan Institute argue that when immigration occurs outside the law and without cultural alignment, it creates a systemic "disaster" for the host nation. Islam’s goal is the takeover of the West. The Imams state this plainly. Listen to them and understand the impact below on all segments of our society here and in Europe.
📺 In today’s video, Isaiah Saldivar reacts to Nick Shirley’s powerful breakdown on the rise of Islam in the United States. Nick’s video has been gaining a lot of traction, and Isaiah takes the time to unpack the claims, discuss the cultural shifts happening across America, and address what this means for Christians in today’s world.
1. The Fiscal Burden on the Taxpayer (USA)
A primary conservative critique is that mass illegal immigration creates a massive net fiscal drain. Unlike legal immigrants who are often vetted for skills and financial self-sufficiency, illegal immigrants—who on average have lower education levels—tend to consume more in public services than they contribute in taxes.
Net Annual Cost: According to a 2024 Heritage Foundation report, the current illegal alien population imposes a net fiscal cost of at least $110 billion per year on U.S. taxpayers. If current trends continue, this is projected to rise to $169 billion annually by 2029.
Welfare & Services: CIS data indicates that approximately 59% of households headed by illegal immigrants use at least one welfare program (often through U.S.-born children), compared to much lower rates for native-born households.
Education Costs: The surge in illegal migration has overwhelmed public school systems. Conservative analysts estimate the cost of educating children of illegal immigrants at roughly $68 billion annually, often requiring specialized English Second Language (ESL) resources that strain local budgets.
2. The Erosion of the Labor Market
A panel of truck drivers — Gord Magill, Marcus Coleman and Justin Martin — join "Batya!" to discuss the U.S. labor force and whether Americans are being undercut by migrant workers. Statistics say not a single industry in America has more than a 31% share of illegal labor.
Conservative economic theory suggests that a massive influx of low-skilled labor creates a "glut" that depresses wages for the most vulnerable citizens.
Wage Suppression: The Manhattan Institute has highlighted that an oversupply of unskilled labor has pushed down wages for native-born high-school dropouts by approximately 8%.
Impact on Minority Communities: Data from the U.S. Commission on Civil Rights (often cited by conservatives) suggests that illegal immigration disproportionately harms Black American males, who are more likely to compete for the same low-skilled jobs in construction and service industries.
3. Europe: Parallel Societies and the Security "Disaster"
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In Europe, the conservative argument focuses on the "disaster" of parallel societies—areas where the host country's laws and language are effectively replaced by those of the immigrant group.
The Swedish Case: Sweden’s "open door" policy during the 2015 migrant crisis is frequently cited by conservatives as a cautionary tale. Swedish police data has identified dozens of "vulnerable areas" (ghettos) where high concentrations of non-assimilated residents have led to a surge in gang violence and explosives offenses, which were historically rare in Sweden.
Social Capital: Conservative scholars cite the "Putnam Effect," arguing that rapid, non-assimilated diversity causes "hunkering down." In countries like France and Germany, this has manifested as a breakdown in social trust, as residents no longer feel a shared identity or "common destiny" with their neighbors.
4. Historical Data: The 1924 vs. Post-1965 Comparison
Conservative historians often point to the Immigration Act of 1924 as a successful "pause" that allowed the U.S. to successfully assimilate the massive waves of the early 20th century.
The "Great Wave" (1880–1920): While massive, this wave was followed by a 40-year period of low immigration, which conservatives argue forced assimilation and created the "Greatest Generation."
The Post-1965 Era: Conservative analysts argue that the Hart-Celler Act and subsequent failures to secure the border have created a "permanent stream" of new arrivals that prevents the "melting pot" from ever finishing its work, resulting in a fragmented society.
Summary Table: Conservative Analysis of Failed Assimilation
Area of Impact
Conservative Outcome ObservationPublic Safety
Rise in transnational gang activity and "no-go" zones in Europe.
National SovereigntyOverwhelmed borders signal a "failed state" inability to enforce laws.
CultureDisplacement of the national language and shared civic history.
EconomyStagnant wages for the working class and high public debt.
To break down the Heritage Foundation’s $5 trillion estimate and address the specific social dynamics you mentioned, we have to look at how conservative analysts differentiate between "integration" (economic presence) and "assimilation" (cultural and civic cohesion).
1. The $5 Trillion Breakdown (Heritage Foundation)
The Heritage Foundation’s core argument is that amnesty transforms a population of "tax-paying workers" into "benefit-eligible citizens." Because the average illegal immigrant has a 10th-grade education, they are statistically more likely to be net "tax consumers" rather than "tax payers" over their lifetime.
The Fiscal Math:
According to Heritage analysts like Robert Rector, the $5 trillion figure (often cited as $5.3 to $6.3 trillion depending on the specific bill being analyzed) is based on a 50-year "lifetime fiscal deficit" model:
Amnesty "Loophole": Without amnesty, illegal immigrants are ineligible for most federal welfare. Amnesty grants access to 80+ means-tested programs, Social Security, and Medicare.
The Retirement Cliff: The largest cost is not immediate welfare, but unfunded retirement. Heritage argues that amnestied individuals will receive roughly $3 in benefits for every $1 they paid in via payroll taxes, due to the progressive nature of the U.S. benefit system.
The Per-Household Cost: Heritage estimates that after amnesty, the average former-illegal household would receive $28,000 more in benefits than they pay in taxes annually.
2. Crime, Social Unrest, and the "Rule of Law"
Conservative sources argue that illegal mass migration creates a "culture of lawlessness" that spills over into broader society.
The "Broken Windows" of the Border
The Heritage Argument: When the first interaction an individual has with a nation is breaking its laws (illegal entry), it erodes respect for all other laws. This leads to higher rates of "quality of life" crimes—identity theft, driving without insurance, and document fraud—which are often excluded from "violent crime" stats but significantly impact local safety.
Center for Immigration Studies (CIS): CIS has highlighted that while some academic studies show lower incarceration rates for immigrants, federal data often tells a different story. For example, non-citizens make up about 25% of the federal prison population, despite being a much smaller percentage of the total population.
3. "No-Go Enclaves" and Radical Segregation
The term "no-go zones" is frequently used in conservative media to describe areas where the host nation's police and cultural norms have been displaced by "parallel societies."
Fragmentation in Europe
Sweden and France: In Sweden, the police department (Polisen) has officially designated dozens of "vulnerable areas" (utsatta områden) where gangs control the streets and police require extra backup to enter. Conservative analysts argue these are the direct result of "immigration without assimilation."
The Result: These enclaves create a "territorial fracture," where the national identity stops at the neighborhood boundary.
Windsor Castle—once a symbol of British royalty—now echoes with Ramadan prayers. Mosques are multiplying, Sharia courts are expanding, and political leadership is shifting. Over 1,800 mosques now stand across England, with more than 80 Sharia courts operating alongside British law. The Muslim population is set to double in just two decades, reshaping the cultural and political landscape. Meanwhile, Prime Minister Starmer hosts historic Iftars and funds foreign wars, while Britain undergoes a transformation at its core. The question remains—is the UK losing control of its own future?
The USA: Urban Polarization
In the U.S., conservative commentators like Heather Mac Donald (Manhattan Institute) point to the rise of "anarcho-tyranny" in cities like Minneapolis or Seattle.
Safety Disparity: There is a documented phenomenon where certain urban "sanctuary" zones see a spike in crime that effectively bars outsiders.
Social Capital Decay: When communities don't share a language or a history, "social trust" collapses. As Robert Putnam's research (often cited by conservatives) suggests, people in highly diverse, non-assimilated areas "hunker down"—they stop volunteering, stop trusting neighbors, and security becomes privatized for those who can afford it.
4. The "Disaster" of Tribalism
The final conservative conclusion is that illegal mass immigration shifts a country from E Pluribus Unum ("Out of many, one") to a "collection of warring tribes."
The PBD Podcast panel breaks down the deeper meaning: liberalism as a weakness, rising global Islamic demographics, and what it all means for America's cultural future..
Political Unrest: Host populations feel "replaced" or ignored by their own government, leading to populist surges.
Physical Safety: The creation of ethnic enclaves where the host population is unwelcome leads to a "soft" civil war of geography.
Muslim Man Shouts “Allahu Akbar” and Throws Bag in NYC Subway
Instant terror. Passengers react immediately in fear leaping from seats rushing to doors and emptying the entire car in seconds. People sprint down the platform away from the train unsure if it is a threat or bomb. The man stands there as the car clears out fast showing how one phrase tied to Muslim attacks triggers real panic in public transport. No other group causes this level of instinctive fear with just words. Terrorism gets called religion-free but this moment proves otherwise when the shout links to past violence. The YouTube creator claimed the prank exposes stereotypes but does the exact opposite. Compare it to a Christian shouting “Praise the Lord!” or a Jewish person yelling “Baruch Hashem!” while holding a bag on the same train. Neither would empty the car. Passengers might glance over or ignore it entirely because those phrases have ZERO history of being screamed right before mass murder in public places.
Imam with a gun inside a mosque: “There’s no better way to worship Allah than by killing an infidel.” The religion of death has no place in the West
